A crew films a Christmas movie at the corner of Colgate and Ventnor avenues in Longport.
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY
LONGPORT – A film crew spent Friday, March 31 and Monday, April 3 filming a Christmas movie at a location in Longport.
According to Mayor Nicholas Russo there was a lot of activity over the weekend at a home at the corner of Colgate and Ventnor avenues.
Russo said borough officials were aware of the filming, but a permit was not required.
The movie, “So Fly Christmas,” is a romantic comedy being produced by Worldwide Entertainment and Media. It’s “production office” is currently listed at Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City.
In a letter distributed to residents along Ventnor Avenue between 32nd and 36th streets, 34th Street between Ventnor and Pacific avenues and on S. Colgate Avenue between Ventnor and Pacific avenues, Worldwide Entertainment said parking in the area would be affected but returned to normal as soon as possible.
“Please know that we are working in close cooperation with the Town of Longport and the Longport Police Department. We consider ourselves guests in your neighborhood and will do what we can to minimize the impact of our production’s presence.”
In a Facebook post on the Ocean City 08226 page, Jeff Swanson said the production would move to Ocean City on Tuesday.
“Christmas decorations are being put up along 10th and Asbury. I spoke with one woman in the area, and they will be looking for extras tomorrow at 10 a.m. Extras will be compensated for their time,” the post stated.
Attempts to reach the company for more information were unsuccessful.
According to the Worldwide Entertainment and Media website, the independent film company has been producing feature films and television shows for the last 30 years.
For more information, see https://www.worldwideentmedia.com/
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